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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.54, 1,452.54 and 275.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.54, 1,452.54 and 275.08 is: 412.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.54 : 1,452.54 = 275.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.54/1,452.54 = 275.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.54x = 1,452.54 × 275.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.54x = 399,557.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,557.44/968.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.54

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